Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors

Paul Bunyan Country Outdoors features discussion of all things outdoors in the True North. With thousands of lakes and thousands of acres of forest, Paul Bunyan Country is home to some of the best fishing and hunting in North America and you'll hear from the some of the nation's best guides and anglers.

Sports
Wilderness
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LET'S GO FRISCHIN': Mike Frisch of "Fishing The...
Mike Frisch went public with his battle against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder earlier this year. He discusses that today, along with his trip to ICast, fishing in the Alexandria area and Big Stone, TV changes in the last decade and a Fast Five.
43 min
2
TRAVIS PETERSON Fresh Off The Ft Francis Canadi...
Travis Peterson checked in to talk Rainy Lake Bass Fishing after the Fort Francis Canadian Bass Championships. He also talks about the summer bass bite in general, the hot lures, electronics and of course there's a Fast Five. PLUS, the results of the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament.
46 min
3
CHUCK HASSE Talks Leech Lake & Tourney Fishing....
Chuck Hasse has been oh so close this tournament season. He shares the details and talks Leech Lake fishing...walleyes, bass, muskies and more. Plus a Fast Five, where we find out Chuck need to experience the joy of Girl Scout cookies.
38 min
4
NICK LINDNER Checks In From the Brainerd Lakes ...
Nick Lindner is catching fish. That's no surprise of course. But it's always nice when he shares the tricks of the trade. We find out what he's been up to and how he's reeling them in. And of course, there's a Fast Five, too.
29 min
5
BRUCE JEAN: The Fishing Machine Is Back With Up...
Bruce Jean is back with tales of incredible bites of all sorts on Rainy and Mille Lacs. Plus he tells of his recent fly fishing trip to the mountains. We also tackle new toys, fisheries health and of course the fairly Fast Five.
36 min
6
DURHAM DIALOGUE: Tenacious Jason D Checks In Wi...
Jason Durham of Go Fish! Guide Service is back to talk Park Rapids area fishing. He talks about the hot bites and species, the best lakes going, and an incredibly savant like soliloquy on the many variations of peanut butter. It's epic.
43 min
7
KEVIN COCHRAN Is Catching Muskies...And It's No...
They call it the fish of 10,000 casts, but Kevin Cochran of Kevin Cochran's Musky Guide Service doesn't need anywhere near that to catch the muskellunge. We get the latest on muskie fishing in the summer of 2024 with one of the nation's premiere muskie guides. Kevin also shares his thoughts on the health of the muskie populations and where he feels things need to improve. Oh, and there's a Fast Five, too.
32 min
8
GREAT SCOTT! Mackenthun's Back! We Check In Wit...
Scott Mackenthun is back in to talk about fishing in southern Minnesota. We also discuss the first year of two line fishing on the Minnesota River and his thoughts on the possibility of it expanding to other river systems in the state. Plus, of course. a Fast Five.
28 min
9
MILLE LACS MUSKIES & MORE: Steve Scepaniak Repo...
Steve Scepaniak has all the details on Mille Lacs action. He spent the long weekend fishing for muskies, pike, panfish and even a little walleye. He's got all the details on how to catch 'em in July. Plus a Fast Five and we head to the Walker Area Fisheries Office for our Lake of the Week.
29 min
10
RANDY & BROCK DO IT AGAIN: Randy Topper Has The...
Randy Topper & Brock Anderson won their THIRD GRAHA Walleye Shootout Championship and Randy joined the show with all the details. We also talked Pokegama Lake in general, Grand Rapids area fishing, Randy's thoughts on the 2024 season and the state of fishing right now...and of course there's a Fast Five.
27 min
11
WAR ON THE SHORE: BSU Football Coach Alex Ney T...
Bemidji State University Football's Annual War On The Shore is this Saturday. Assistant Coach Alex Ney is in to preview the tournament and tell you how you can be part of the action. And this year, you can fish any lake in Beltrami County. If you love football and fishing, this is the tournament for you. Check it out!
17 min
12
DUSTY MINKE: Dusty Updates Us On Leech Lake Act...
Dusty Minke checks in to discuss the latest Leech Lake bite along with his tournament trail so far. His year has been essentially "one more fish". Plus he talks concerns he sees in the area fishing scene and his next stop on the National Walleye Tour. And, of course, the Fast Five.
27 min
13
MANDY MONDAY: Mandy Uhrich Kicks Off The Week W...
Tourneys, guiding, special events and TV...we get caught up with all things Mandy Uhrich. The bite is strong, and she's got all the details. And no, she did NOT get a turkey. But, yes, she FINALLY got that bear tag for the backyard. All that and a Fast Five, too.
36 min
14
UNITED WAY FISHING TOURNEY Is Less Than A Month...
The Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament, a collaboration between The United Way of Bemidji Area & Lakes Area United Way brings two days of competitive bass and walleye fishing to any lake you want to fish in six counties. Tourney Chair Aaron Schmitz has all the details. Plus we get the goods on our latest Lake of the Week, a uniquely named piece of water from Ottertail Country.
24 min
15
TEAM PETERSON: Cousins Charlie & Jace Squeeze i...
Cousins Jace & Charlie Peterson had a few minutes from bass trips, tournaments and Northland Tackle trips to stop by and talk all things Paul Bunyan Country fishing. Bass (of course), walleye and more. Plus a Combo Fast Five.
35 min
16
BIG NORTH BITES: Carl Adams of Timberline Sport...
Carl Adams of Timberline Sports says the fishing on Red Lake has been great...when the wind isn't keeping you off it. He also has positive vibes for Lake of the Woods, Blackduck and Winni. Carl has the details on the bites and the baits, along with a Fast Five.
28 min
17
MUSKIE TIME! Isaiah Hahn Of You Bet Fishing Gui...
The muskie season is a few weeks old now and Isaiah Hahn of You Bet Fishing Guide Service checks in to talk about it. He loves the muskellunge and discusses everything going on now, including hot lakes, populations, technology and everything else that could affect muskies in Minnesota. He also talks about the other fish he's been after in his guide trips in the Park Rapids area.
35 min
18
JOEL NELSON Talks Belle Taine & Hot Bites In Th...
Joel Nelson made the trip north to fish Belle Taine with Jason Rylander a couple weeks ago. We get his thoughts after his first fishing experience on that body of water. Plus, he talks Mississippi River and Lake Pepin walleye, the difference between river and lake walleyes, his turkey successes and every other cool thing he's got cookin'. We also put him on the spot with another Fast Five.
35 min
19
ERIK OTTERTAIL IS BACK: Erik Osberg Checks In F...
Erik Osberg checks in from Otter Tail Country. The bite is strong for all species right now and Erik has the details on what he's seen and caught so far this season and where the bites are strongest. Plus he talks Otter Tail Lake itself and the big Lund Tourney coming next month. Oh, and there's Fast Five, too...
36 min
20
FREEDO TALKS "BIG V": Jason Freed of Leisure Ou...
Jason Freed LOVES Lake Vermilion, which is why he heads all the way up there to guide every summer. He's got all the details on a very hot bite...for everything! Walleyes, bass, muskies, panfish...it's all ON. Plus a little Brainerd-Bemidji Football talk (of course) and a Fast Five.
33 min
21
BRADY Is Catchin' a BUNCH Of Fish: Brady Laudon...
Brady Laudon of Brady Laudon's Fishing Guide Service is back to talk Bemidji area fishing. The bite is going on Lake Bemidji itself, and there's plenty of other lakes with a strong bite too...walleyes, bass, panfish and northerns. It's a cornucopia of action. We get all the details from Brady on Bemidji area bites.
27 min
22
JONESIN' FOR FISH: Jeremy "Jonesy" Anderson of ...
It's been a strong bite so far in the Park Rapids area, and Jonesy has the details. Jeremy Anderson of Jones Guide Service (it's a long story) fills us in with the details on fishing in Greater Park Rapids. Walleyes, bass, pan fish, even a little muskie discussion. Plus, AIS and a Fast Five.
33 min
23
SPRING SPOTLIGHT #5: Lake Of The Woods Is The L...
Lake of the Woods has it all...an incredible walleye population, beautiful bass, panfish...and STURGEON. Matt Skoog discusses all things Lake of the Woods and the news is good!
24 min
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JASON RYLANDER Checks Belle Taine Off The List
Jason Rylander fishes...A LOT! So it came as quite a surprise to Kev when he found out Rylander had never fished Belle Taine...until Saturday! And neither had Joel Nelson!! That just shows how hard it is to fish 10,000 lakes. But the two teamed up for a tourney and loved the lake...even though they couldn't find enough...small!...walleyes to win the tournament. It's a topsy turvy world, folks.
31 min
25
MEET THE CHAMPS::Kamin Pierce & Darren Roth Bec...
On Saturday night, 21 year old Darren Roth & 20 year old Kamin Pierce became the youngest team to win the Knights Of Columbus Walleye Classic, claiming the $15,000 top prize by reeling in 31.8 pounds of walleye. Kev chased them down right after they claimed the title to learn their story.
16 min